There’s plenty of entertainment to lure you into a holiday escape at the newest destination in Los Angeles, L.A. Live. And JW Marriott hotel overlooking the shopping and entertainment plaza is offering deals to get people to stay this holiday and experience the venue with accommodations next to shopping, an Ice Skating Rink, concerts, Nokia Theatre with live stage shows and concerts currently featuring Katy Perry, Jingle Ball with Lady Gagag, and other top acts. For sports the L.A. Kings are playing regularly scheduled games as well.

Tourists who don’t like to drive can find the Metro Blue Line just a block or two from the venue and can hop aboard to access Hollywood and all that L.A. has to offer this holiday season.

• November 25-26: Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE Nick Jr.’s Yo Gabba Gabba Live
• December 3: Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE102.7 KIIS FM Jingle Ball starring Lady Gaga, David Guetta and more
• December 12: The STAPLES Center Watch the Throne: Jay-Z and Kanye West
• December 14-18: The STAPLES Center Disney on Ice presents Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 3
• December 15: Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE 95.5 KLOS-FM Mark & Brian Christmas Show featuring The Steve Miller Band
• New Year’s Eve – Katt William’ Kattpacalypse 2012 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE; Wanda Jackson and Best Coast at Club Nokia; and LA Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks at STAPLES Center

In addition to all these great ticket events, L.A. LIVE celebrates the holiday season in style with a dazzling tree lighting ceremony in Nokia Plaza on December 2, plus ice skating in Nokia Plaza from November 26 through January 1, sponsored by the LA Kings.

The JW Marriott’s 878 guest rooms and luxury suites are contemporary in design with eclectic touches that include bold orange, lacquered cabinetry combined with deep chocolate accent walls and beautifully framed artwork inspired by California’s beaches. The hotel also features a nine treatment room spa, full service fitness center and an outdoor pool and terrace.

Show Your Stub package through December 31, 2011 – enter promotional code ICP. Rate starts at $229 per night. Receive the 15% discount and various restaurants and venues. See: marriott.com/LAXJW. On our website hotel booking, we found a room at the Marriott at $189/night check in 12/16 and check out 12/18...so shop and compare, do the math, and pick your best deals!